Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA12 · Neath Port Talbot
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SA31 · Carmarthenshire
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Baglan has less crime — 109 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Carmarthen recorded notably higher crime than Baglan in February 2026 — 196 vs 109 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Baglan sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Carmarthen has more Anti-social behaviour (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Baglan recorded fewer crimes than Carmarthen — 109 vs 196 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Carmarthen is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Baglan saw higher rates of Other theft while Carmarthen had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Baglan recorded fewer total crimes (109 vs 196).